Operator II - CTL - Start

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in Burns Harbor seeks a skilled Cut To Length Operator responsible for operating machinery and ensuring quality part processing. Responsibilities include inspection of materials, calibration of equipment, and basic maintenance. Ideal candidates will have 3 - 5 years of experience and the ability to navigate computers. Successful candidates will also enroll in a registered apprenticeship program.

Join a company with a legacy of excellence and contribute to a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a skilled Cut to Length machine operator preferred.
• Ability to navigate on a computer to find and enter information.
• Pass a skills-based assessment for reading, math, inspections, and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cut to Length machine for part processing.
• Inspect feedstock material for quality specifications.
• Calibrate measuring equipment daily before use.
• Assist in machine maintenance during breakdowns.
• Train others on machines and work cell.

Skills

Cut to Length machine operation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to train others

Job description

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best‑in‑class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality‑focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Cut To Length (CTL) Operator you are responsible for daily Cut to Length machine operation for part processing. Machine set‑up, potential CNC Machine set‑up.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Feedstock material inspection to ensure quality specifications
• Calibration of measuring equipment (checking measuring equipment, i.e. tape measures, each day prior to using it in the course of a shift)
• Part inspection to ensure quality specifications
• Basic machine maintenance, including assisting maintenance personnel during breakdowns
• Ability and willingness to effectively train others on machines, work cell, or other business functions as required
• Pulling and staging feedstock for production orders
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a skilled Cut to Length machine operator preferred
• Ability to navigate on a computer to find information, enter information when prompted, and print as necessary
• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.